Baghdad: The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair is experiencing a significant influx of intellectuals, writers, and artists, who commend the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities for its efforts in organizing the event and fostering cultural activity and intellectual exchange with various cultures.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, poet Hamid Qasim highlighted the distinguished participation of the ministry’s institutions, noting their role as the primary sponsor of Iraqi culture and a gateway to other cultures. He emphasized the importance of the publications and translations offered by institutions like Dar Al-Ma’mun for Translation and Publishing and the House of Cultural Affairs, which have a strong presence at this year’s fair.

Poet Dr. Salama Al-Salehi described the fair as “a cultural movement and a sign of the country’s well-being,” emphasizing the significance of the titles and publications presented by the ministry’s institutions.

Poet Jalil Khazal remarked on the exhibition as a significant cultural phenomenon, praising the Ministry’s efforts in authoring, translating, and publishing books. He also commended the participation of the Departments of Cultural Affairs, Children’s Culture, and Al-Ma’moun, as well as their contributions to literature, translation, and children’s culture.

Poet Talal Al-Ghawar considered the success of this edition a major achievement for the Ministry of Culture and its departments, highlighting the excellence and accuracy of the displayed publications and their ability to engage readers and intellectuals, thereby enhancing the exhibition’s cultural standing.